In 2025, the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) continues to lend its helping hand to the education of South African learners, and to facilitate the process of living and studying, it supports the students again with bursaries and allowances. Each student gets the monthly allowance of R5,200 for the basic living and educational expenses and the payments are made every month till the end of October 2025. Below is the described process for collection of October payments by the university and TVET college students which is safe and timely.
Comprehending NSAFS Allowance for October 2025
The amount of R5,200 is given out by NSFAS for October 2025, which will be divided among the student’s basic needs of food, lodging, and travel depending on the nature of the institution and personal situation. The payment thus comes as a relief on the students’ financial burden, and they are able to continue studying quietly. The assistance generally consists of: R1,650 for meals or food allowance, R750 for transport (if the person lives off-campus and is within 40km), Up to R2,700 for accommodation (the same applies to both university and TVET students), and R100 for personal care. Even if there are slight differences in the distribution of funds according to the institution, every qualified student still gets the full monthly support of R5,200.
Who Is the Recipient of the October 2025 Payment?
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) will be giving financial assistance to those students who meet the following criteria:
- They should have secured full-time admission in any recognized public university or TVET college.
- They should be granted the NSFAS grant for the year 2025.
- They should have completed the registration process for the current academic term through the college or university.
- The correct banking or NSFAS wallet information must be provided to NSFAS before the payment window is opened.
Students who are not yet fully registered may have to wait longer for their October allowance. They may cause issues with bank verification and be the last ones to receive the payment for October.
Receiving Your NSFAS October Allowance
Step 1: Confirm Your Funding Status
Visit the NSFAS official website at www.nsfas.org.za, then log in to your myNSFAS portal. After logging in, look at your account dashboard to see if you have been awarded funding for 2025 and if your allowance status is “Approved.”
Step 2: Verify Your Bank or Wallet Details
- University Students: The disbursement is guaranteed to be directed to your bank account linked with the university. It is necessary to keep your account active and recognized by NSFAS.
- TVET Students: The financing will be either through the NSFAS Mastercard or eWallet system depending on the arrangement with your campus. Just make sure your eWallet is active and your PIN is kept secure.
Step 3: Wait for Payment Notification
After the disbursement has been made, an SMS or email will be sent to every student informing them that the money has been transferred. Payments are usually done between the 3rd and the 10th of October 2025.
Step 4: Withdraw or Use Funds
Students have the option to either withdraw money from an ATM or a retail store that allows cash withdrawal or even purchase directly with their NSFAS Mastercard for necessary items like groceries and educational materials.
Common Payment Problems and Solutions
The first thing that should be checked when a payment is delayed is the following:
- Wrong or unverified bank details.
- Academic registration processing is still awaited.
- Maintenance is being done on NSFAS or the university’s system.
Students have the option of contacting NSFAS directly by means of their toll-free number 0800 067 327 or asking for assistance via their verified social media accounts.
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